This camera was second choice to the Canon powershot. I did my research online and found a lot of pleased consumers, so I decided to buy it. I have yet to regret my decision. The pictures come out very clear, crisp colors. Very easy to use, menus are straight forward, battery life is AWESOME!! I bought the camera a month ago, have used it several times and have yet the need to charge the battery. This camera is definitely worth the money.

This is a fantastic camera. The menu bar on the right side of the screen makes it really simple to use and adjust settings on the fly. The "best shot" mode is very useful as well, as it tailors the camera's settings for the type of picture you're shooting. It's nice and compact and fits in my pocket comfortably. The pictures look great too

This camera was second choice to the Canon powershot. I did my research online and found a lot of pleased consumers, so I decided to buy it. I have yet to regret my decision. The pictures come out very clear, crisp colors. Very easy to use, menus are straight forward, battery life is AWESOME!! I bought the camera a month ago, have used it several times and have yet the need to charge the battery. This camera is definitely worth the money.

This is a fantastic camera. The menu bar on the right side of the screen makes it really simple to use and adjust settings on the fly. The "best shot" mode is very useful as well, as it tailors the camera's settings for the type of picture you're shooting. It's nice and compact and fits in my pocket comfortably. The pictures look great too

This camera was second choice to the Canon powershot. I did my research online and found a lot of pleased consumers, so I decided to buy it. I have yet to regret my decision. The pictures come out very clear, crisp colors. Very easy to use, menus are straight forward, battery life is AWESOME!! I bought the camera a month ago, have used it several times and have yet the need to charge the battery. This camera is definitely worth the money.

This is a fantastic camera. The menu bar on the right side of the screen makes it really simple to use and adjust settings on the fly. The "best shot" mode is very useful as well, as it tailors the camera's settings for the type of picture you're shooting. It's nice and compact and fits in my pocket comfortably. The pictures look great too

This camera was second choice to the Canon powershot. I did my research online and found a lot of pleased consumers, so I decided to buy it. I have yet to regret my decision. The pictures come out very clear, crisp colors. Very easy to use, menus are straight forward, battery life is AWESOME!! I bought the camera a month ago, have used it several times and have yet the need to charge the battery. This camera is definitely worth the money.

This is a fantastic camera. The menu bar on the right side of the screen makes it really simple to use and adjust settings on the fly. The "best shot" mode is very useful as well, as it tailors the camera's settings for the type of picture you're shooting. It's nice and compact and fits in my pocket comfortably. The pictures look great too

This camera is tiny enough to fit in my purse but pwerful enough tot ake perfect pictures in any circumstance. I love how easy it is to use the best shot feature to automatically change the camera settings based on what sort of picture you are taking. I also love how easy it is to transfer the photos to a computer. I can hardly remembber how I got along without this camera. Highly recommended.

For a first time digital cam user, I found this camera easy to use. No complicated instructions, downloading photos into my computer using a USB cable is a no brainer.

I haven't had as much time to use it as I would've liked but the little bit that I have has been impressive. I upgraded to this camera from a Canon 3MP camera and, even though that was also a great camera for what it was, this one takes much better pictures. I've made sure to only use the optical zoom and not the digital zoom but it was easy since since the gauge tells you exactly when you're crossing over to digital zoom.
The size is great, as well. Very small and light-weight. I keep it in my purse (in a little hard-sided case to protect the LCD screen) and it doesn't add much weight.

It's pretty easy to use but the one complaint I have with it is that it didn't come with an actual user's manual. Just a little "getting started" manual. The user's manual came on the installation disc and I have to look on my computer every time I have a question (not much help when I'm in the field). That could be due to the supplier I bought it from, though. My boyfriend has a Casio Z60 and his came with a real user's manual.

I do wish it was easier to get a good shot of my pets since none of them like to sit still. I tried using the Best Shot "pets" option but it didn't work. The camera probably just isn't designed for that type of thing. Or maybe I just haven't figured out how to do it yet. I really haven't had it for that long.

I was looking for a camera with good mix of Picture Clarity,Zoom & Price and I think Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP is really falls in the category. The pictures come out real good. The best part about it is, its too sleek so fits in anywhere,unlink the big heavyweight cameras where its like an extra luggage to be carried. Only concern would be its handling.

Well, I am happy with my buy!!!

This was a Great product i was very happy with the purchase and it was fast and easy thanks.

I have an earlier version of this camera and love it. I bought this one for my wife and it is even better. You can charge the battery out of the camera, which allows you to have a standby battery for long continuous picture taking. Although you probably won't use that feature because battery life is extremely loooong. Great camera.

This is my third Exilim camera and they keep getting better and less expensive. Battery life is very long and picture quality is amazing. The camera is very easy to operate hence the reason I'm on my third camera, my kids absconded with the first two. The video mode let's you leave the video camera at home. Big fan.

Wow, this camera has everything and is super easy to use. I am not a moron when it comes to technical things, but I hate scrolling through hundreds of sub-menus to change a setting.

This camera has the ability to quickly change picture size (how large the picture is on the disk). It has a million different settings, from Ebay to nighttime settings. I especially like the Ebay one since it auto sizes it for maximal uploading and quality.

It is also nice that it comes with a rechargeable battery, but that is also a DRAWBACK. What if I am on vacation and want to take a lot of pictures one day without carrying the charging cable and hoping I am somewhere with an outlet? I haven't tried out the battery life yet, but I don't think you can take this on your fishing trip and get pictures after a day or so!

Huge screen so you can see the pictures clearly without having to download them first.

I bought this product after hearing from my parents that there was a Casio Exilim available for $230...considerably less than what I'd seen a year ago when I was looking for a camera. It was $205 here, so I jumped at the chance, and after taking several shots with it over 2 weeks, I can tell that it's good for what it is - an entry-level point-and-shoot camera - but it's not without its faults.

There are many different "ideal" modes that you can choose from to get a slightly higher-quality shot, depending on the situation (indoor, outdoot, sport, and many others...even an "eBay Best Shot" mode)...but once you get a chance to work with the camera, it becomes obvious that it doesn't do action shots very well at all. Perhaps this would be alleviated if you used a tripod, but most of the action shots I've tried have turned out quite blurry.

Still shots, however, do look quite presentable. There is a fair amount of grain and noise in the picture in certain situations (low lighting, for example), but this appears to be another case of "You get what you pay for."

All in all, it's a highly portable camera, great for getting spontaneous shots wherever you go...but don't expect miracles from the EX-Z75. From what I've read, there are better options for the price, and better options within the Exilim line, including models that allow for manual image control and high-speed shooting, so you may want to do some research before purchasing this particular camera.

Got the camera through UPS. Opened the package (which seemed to be already open) and found the battery missing.Now,if the package was already open and assuming they checked the order before delivering it,how did they miss out on the battery?
The 2 stars are not for the camera but for amazon's service (or rather,the lack of it).The camera looks to be in good condition but how do I use it without the battery?
Was planning to order a Flex book from Amazon but what if it arrives without the pages inside???

Ok, I had been looking for a high quality 7.2MP pocket sized camera. I researched all over the web and read reviews and consumer reports and found that this camera had great ratings. I always have to see for myself, so I bought this camera as a high ranked, highly reviewed, top of the mountain product. When I got the camera home I noticed that Casio packaged this camera very nicely. The camera is very sturdy and well made, feels like quality in your hands. I charged the NP20 battery, placed it and a 1GB SD card in the camera and have had a hard time putting it down. This camera takes beautiful pictures and very nice video. Small and light weight this camera is like putting a credit card in your pocket. (Just make sure you don't sit on it) I take this camera with me on vacation and anywhere I don't want to take my DSLR. Buy it and you will be pleased.

This is beautiful, slim, hot little camera. The LCD is huge, the buttons are easy to figure out, and it seems like it would be a great point-and-shoot camera.

But the pictures were mostly fuzzy; the zoom wasn't fantastic; and on the second day, it got a "lens error" that prevented us from using it at all. We couldn't even turn it on because of the error. We searched through tons of internet forums for some self-help on correcting the lens error, but there was none (at least, nothing worth trying - we weren't about to put it in a closed plastic bag with a kerosene-soaked cloth). All we were able to determine was that the lens error was a REALLY common problem with these cameras, and that Casio was notorious for not being able to fix the problem when customers sent them in for repair.

This was a graduation gift that I ordered three weeks before graduation. She was hoping she could use it to take pictures of her last days of college and of the ceremony that weekend. After a few days of not being able to use the camera or fix it, we returned it and bought a new 7.3 Megapixel Elph instead. We love it. Don't buy the Casio.

Stack about four or five of your credit cards together, and that's the size of this camera (cuz the embossed characters make the credit cards a bit thicker.) OK, so how thick is this--it's 5/8 of an inch thick. 3 1/2 inches wide, 2 1/4 inches tall. A wonderful size for something you wanna carry around to have available whenever the urge strikes you to take a picture. When you press the on button, you are ready to take a picture one second later--that's right, it turns on quickly. Did it tonight, watching an NBA game on tv, I turned on the camera and took a picture right away, within one second.

Pix quality is good. Menu is big and easy to read on the LCD screen. I liked this so much I bought the same thing in 6.0 MP (a bit cheaper) to just sort of carry around in the car. Tamrac has a nice pouch case that this camera fits in along with room for another battery and memory card. Battery life is good so far. Took it to New Orleans on a trip and was very pleased to have it along.

The camera has several settings which are great to try out for different landscapes and lighting. It's definitely user friendly. Great buy!

What a GREAT camera!

I purchased this camera a few weeks ago, from Amazon. I played around with it, and took a bunch of shots. About 80% of them came out with absolutly no glare, no haze and no blur. Compared to my old 5.0MP Cannon, this was a HUGE step up for less than half the price.

The camera itself is stunning. I got the black finish, and it is very attactive and extreemly thin. Setup on my PC was a breeze, and only takes a few seconds to transfer my pictures. The entire camera is presented perfeectly. All if buttons/features are easily accessible, and is a very simple device.

Battery time is fantastic. I filled up my 1GB SD card over a two week period and the battery was at 1/3, and it only takes 2-3 hours for it to fully charge.

My only complaint is that the file size of each picture is quite large (4 MB each). Considering I have the camera set to the highest clairty possible, I am not suprised. When transfering a few pictures it only takes a few seconds, but if you have a lot of pictures to transfer it will take a few minutes.

This is a fantastic camera, and I would highly reccommend that your purchase it. I am very glad I did.

Great camera, great features.
My only improvement sugestion is: make the hand strap a little bit bigger, as it's difficult to hold and the camera tends to slide from your hands easily.

Let me start off by saying that I am no professional photographer. I was simply looking for a camera that would deliver high quality pictures at a decent price. I wanted to upgrade from my 5.2 megapixels Fuji Film camera because the quality wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be. So I changed brands completely, and I must say I am extremely satisfied! This sleek, fashionable camera takes high-quality pictures like you wouldn't believe!

There is a function called "best shot" which allows the user to choose from over 20 different modes according to the enviorment that you're in (ex: nature, party, pet, children, portrait, ecceteral). However, I find that the pictures come out just find using the auto mode. I thought it was cute how they added a "slide-show" option where you can view your photos in slide-show mode (I've never seen this on a camera). You can choose from different types of flashes (like most cameras). There are white balance options as well (again, like most cameras). There's a self-timer and anti-shake (which I haven't used yet). Another plus is the size of the screen: it's so wide and you can see how clear and crisp the pictures come out. The quality of the video suprised me as well. However with my expierence when I play it back on the computer the audio skips, I have no idea why. The instruction booklet doesn't help much with anything, it just comes with the basics of the camera. The rest is up to you, but it shouldn't be a problem considering how easily set up the buttons are on the camera. Basically this camera is packed with so many options. I still have alot of exploring to do!

Bottom line -- I would highly recommend this camera!

I've wanted a casio exilim since I saw them in the sharper image catalogs for $300-$400 years ago and I decided to finally splurge and buy one on sale at BB for $159. on memeorial day.What a great camera. Takes awesome outdoor pics which is why I bought it. Indoor shots are okay. I had a sony dsc-w50 right before this one and it does not even compare. If you want a compact cool looking camera for outdoor spur of the moment pics of events in everyday life this is your camera.

Bought this camera mostly for it's size and for the positive reviews. I was not disappointed. This camera is really fantastic. Fits in your pocket, the battery has an excellent life, and if you put a 2gb card in it, it'll take over 600 pictures in default mode. (4mb jpg)
I brought this camera to disney world and took over 300 pictures. If you're like me, you just shoot shoot shoot, and sort out the really good ones afterwards. Most of the ones I shot were keepers.
Camera has lots of "modes" to aid you if you're taking special shots (i.e. night shots, sports shots, etc.) and the interface is fairly good.

My only reservation is that some of the pictures didn't seems quite as sharp as they should have been given the conditions.
Other than that, it's a great mini camera for the price and well worth it.

I'm an amateur photographer who was searching for a small, handy point and shoot to carry along with my SLR, which takes great pictures, but is terrible to go backpacking with. I had a Casio Exilim Z40, which I loved and used for 4 years before it finally met its doom against a rock face, and had high expectations for this camera. The results were very disappointing. The Z75 makes it hard for you to change flash settings and the flash options, unlike the Z40 and some of the other older models. You have to actually scroll down through the side small menu or enter into the settings to alter the type. Most of the functions requires you having to fiddle around in the menu selection, so if you're chasing down a bird or some other wildlife, this is not the camera for you. However, if you are taking pictures at a family gathering and everyone's willing to sit still for half a minute, that's fine.

Also, the Anti Shake does not seem to do much. The picture comes out slightly blurry if its anything other than bright sunlight outside whether you have turned on Anti-shake or not. You either need a tripod or a really steady hand to avoid the blur. But even with a tripod, pictures come out slightly grainy if its taken in anything other than bright light. It appears that the lens is too small and requires very bright light in order for it to take decent pictures. But other the same conditions, most other point and shoots perform just fine without the grainy-ness. The camera's flash capability is also sadly useless. It's fine for a close party setting, but that's about it. If your subject is over 5 meters away from you, then it's pretty much worthless.

Overall, the Z75 not a very useful camera unless you only need it for family occasions during bright afternoons.

Picture Quality is a B. wish it were higher. Sonys seem to be better

Typically, I come here to read the reviews, before purchasing the item I'm looking for. I hope this will alert you to the Casio Exilim EX-Z75. The quality of this camera was below average standards. I've been using Casio Exilims for years, and this version is not as good as the 5MP camera I currently own, so I returned it.

I've had this camera for about 1 month now. The pics are very clear and easy to take. There isn't much to it. I definitely recommend this camera for those who don't need too much going on.

The video is really good and the sound is pretty clear. This was a steal I paid 173 for this camera and it going for 200 dollars in Circuit City and even more in Best Buy.

I was looking to upgrade an old 2MP digital camera for something a little smaller and easier to take with me. I read the reviews on this camera and they were all fantastic so I took a chance.
The first thing I noticed when I turned it on is that the image on the screen in the back is about as good as my 1MP cell phone camera, it's grainy and blurry if you're anything but perfectly still. When I took a few test pictures I noticed the images usually came out a bit blurry. I turned on the anti-shake and did not notice a bit of difference.
There are some interesting "Best Shot" settings and I haven't experimented with all of them yet, it's possible that there is a setting that will make the pictures come out better.
Also I thought the size of the camera would be a positive since I could just slip it in my pocket and go. Turns out it's a bit hard to use since it is so small. I find that because the battery cover is placed at the bottom right of the camera, just about where your thumb goes (since the shutter button is at the top right) I keep sliding the cover open. The battery and memory card haven't fallen out yet but it's still very annoying to have to keep closing the battery cover.
If small and light are what's important to you, this is a decent camera, if you're looking for good picture quality you may want to try something else.

Worst camera I've ever owned, had to return after only 10 days use. We were looking to replace our 2.0 mega pix. Olympis camera with a newer model, the Casio was so bad we couldn't even print the photos because they were so grainy, we returned the camera to the store and they just laughed and said they have had alot of complaints with Casio.
We replaced with a Canon and am very pleased.

This camera is perfect for amateur photographers like me. Its very slim and cute, some of the buttons are annoying and hard to use (like the power button) but that point is moot when you consider that the actual picture is the important part. I suggest buying a case with it immediately. I accidently dropped my purse which had my camera in it, and consequently ended up dinging my camera. Otherwise, great camera for the price.

This was a present for my granddaughter and she is thrilled with it. I have a 6 MP Casio Exilim and she used it all the time. I really like my Casio digital camera too!

I love this camera!!!! It is compact enough to fit in my pocket, yet easy to use and produces excellent photo quality. The battery lasts for about two days, which is an improvement from my last camera, which I had to change batteries during an event. The best shot function is really easy to use and the picture settings are easy to figure out and use.

I use this camera often for special events and it is very useful.

I would recommend that anyone considering this camera or the powershot camera to consider the exilim because the powershot focus and shoot functions in the powershot are in the same button and it can be confusing trying to take a picture and you have to press the shutter hard to take the picture, otherwise you will only focus the camera (I know this because I have taken a picture with my brother-in-law's powershot and it was confusing at first for me); with the exilim, you do not have that problem.

I got this for my 16 year old daughter just before her team trip to DisneyWorld. She has since taken 43,000 pics....or something close to that. She loves it...it comes in different colors....fits in her purse....she has ZERO complaints. This is her first camera just for her....but the fourth if you count family cameras that she took over.....she constantly had issues with every other camera for one reason or another. We shopped together and she picked this one....Price has continued to drop since I bought this last spring....and I say it is still worth the price.

from order to shipping is quite efficient, but the quality is pretty bad, it lost its focus function after third day we used this camera.

I have had this camera for about 2 years now and i love the size of it, plus it gets a lot of looks. It takes great daytime pics, but the nighttime ones are ok. The camera is also kinda slow to take pics at night with the flash. I specifically bought this camera so I could take it to the bars at night. All my friends pics with their canon's come out better at night.

love this camera. other stores were selling it for 199.99 and i got it brandnew from amazon at 169.99 with free shipping. AWESOME DEAL

I have no complaints great camera great photos can take it anywhere. Just make sure u buy a case to protect your investment its a very thin and light weight I love it. Very satisfied

This was my 3rd Exilim and I have returned it via the AMEX "Return Assurance Plan" after 60 days. Transfer speeds are very slow even onto my new Mac Book Pro, battery life is very short compared to previous Exilims (I recharge about every 75-125 shots compared with 1000's of shots with previous models). The viewing screen is just not clear...it has a haze which makes it look like the shot is over exposed. The transferred pics are fine and the camera is what it is billed to be...but for the AMEX benefit, I would keep it. I am going to go to the new Sony 8MP camera with internal zoom....sexy!

This camera is completely fantastic. I just used it for the first time after I got it delivered from amazon. It works great. I tried some of the 38 best shot modes to use as samples. Overall, this camera is amazing. Works perfectly, no complaints at all. The screen takes up more than 3 quarters of the camera for a clean, crisp picture. There are countless ways to use it- many flash modes and picture modes. Hey, you can even watch your pictures in a slide show mode. Easy to use directions, small, affordable, and PINK- what more could you ask for? I know I will use this camera for a long time and still be completely satisfied. This camera is ideal for novice photographers, like me. And it is the ideal gift for a teen or preteen. It suits adults, as well. I'm so happy I bought it- it is WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY.

I just got this camera a few days ago and I love it!
It:
- takes great pictures
- it very easy to use
- super sleek and stylish
BUY IT!

good enough for me. :) its good enough for the common photographs for the family use.

I must say it is one of the best camera, I've ever purchased. The picture quality is terrific and the menu driven software is very easy to use. I was able to purchase a back up battery for the price of $7.00 through Amazon. There isn't anything bad that I can say about this camera. I am a very sastisfied customer!!!!!

Shopped a lot for this item. Read all the reviews and we are not disappointed. Very quick service also.

This little jewel is the perfect camera for always having a camera with you..It has replaced my Olympus & Kodak digitals due to their size and weight...7.2 mega pixels gives me more than enough pixels for any photo I need or want, fits in any pocket, even in hot weather it travels with me and is never locked away in the hot vehicle.......We liked it so well my wife also purchased one to carry with her..

I was looking for a small, nice design, practical and economic camera and this product just give me what I need. Yo won't get for $179 this type of camera in another brand.
The pictures are very nice!!

I am very satisfied with my Casio Exilim camera. Its very slim and light, easy to fit in a pocket. Plus its very easy to use and the pictures are excellent quality. There have been no problems with mine. I have no complaints, I highly recommend this product.

I got this camera to take to Europe on vacation. It took great pictures for the most part (just a couple blurry one's when the light was low). The only thing I wish it had come with was a case - I got a scratch on the lovely blue exterior the first day.

I would like to review the camera, but I can't. A couple of days after I received it I boarded an AlItalia flight to Milano and packed the camera in my luggage, which was promptly lost. The airline's response was less than helpful. So....

This cute little camera is twice the megapixels and half the price of my previous digital camera! I love the pre-settings that adjust the settings for you for a numerous selection of lighting sequences.

I love this camera! The size is perfect, the color is exactly what I wanted, and it is extremely easy to operate! I am not a professional photographer to say the least and the pictures turn out amazing. Operating this camera is so simple that it took me no time to get used to using it. The menus are easy to use and get to. I love the size of the display. In other reviews that I read before I purchased this camera, they said that the display was grainy and other sorts of things like that. The diplay seems very clear to me and my pictures turn out great!

The only problem I have with the camera is that it won't take a picture at times because it says "underexposure" and I cannot figure out what I need to do to fix this. I will even use the night setting on the camera and it still will not take the picture.

Overall, I love this camera. For someone who is not a professional and wants a cute, small camera with a big display, this camera is perfect and the price is very reasonable.

The camera is small and light but it has a solid feel; it is just as easy to use as promised; and its features are robust enough for anyone who, like me, uses a camera relatively little, and mostly to record milestone memories, places and events rather than as a diary.

It's inexpensive and the accompanying software is simple to use.

Purchased as a gift for my granddaughter because I had purchased one for another granddaughter earlier in the year and she said it was perfect for her use. Both are very happy with the selection.

Just purchased this camera a few weeks ago, and so far I can say i'm pretty much satisfied. I wanted something small that I could just put in my pocket and this little gem suits me fine.Primarily use it on auto and have taken about 150 pictures and 5 videos. All the videos came out great, about 140 of the 150 pictures came out sharp, and color was fine. The lcd screen is not as sharp as the pictures you download on the computer, but sharp enough that you can delete those you are not satisfied with, as the screen is a nice size. So far so good.

Fantastic camera, anybody can figure out the menu after a couple times. Great pictures, I especially like the Ebay feature that compresses the final shot and makes it easy to upload to Ebay.

One minor fault -- the camera is too slick to hold properly. You had better use the strap or you'll end up dropping it!

I am very happy with this model,its very cheap compared to its competitors and does a great job. Especially videos.

I purchased this camera specifically for taking pictures on my honeymoon. While I do like to take pictures, I am, by no means, a professional photographer, but I felt that with this camera, I didn't need to know a lot about cameras.

The camera is small enough to fit in your pocket and does come with a strap so that it can hang from your wrist (if you're taking a lot of pictures). While it is difficult to originally set up (it took me about a half an hour), once it is programmed for your time zone and in the language you want, it's easy to use and very convenient.

I lent it to one of my bridesmaids to take pictures of the wedding -- in addition to a professional photographer, and the battery life lasted long enough to make it through the rehearsal dinner, the wedding and the post-wedding brunch, (about fifteen or twenty hours?) but after that I needed to recharge it in order for it to work while I was on vacation.

I also purchased the SanDisk 2 GB SD Memory Card ( SDSDB-2048-A10, Retail Package) to go along with it, and had more than enough space to be able to take all the pictures I wanted without needing to worry about changing, and storing, memory cards while I was gone.

Overall, I'm very happy I bought it and will continue to use it...I see no need to get another one, and the $174 is not a bad price for such a great product.

The camera is small as promised with most of the features contained in larger, more expensive digital cameras. This camera has a very long battery life between charges, a major advantage over other digital cameras I have purchased. The only drawback is the lack of a hardcopy instruction book, which makes it impossible to look up technical/infrequently used instructions or to troubleshoot when there is no readily available computer. The provided compact disc does include detailed instructions covering the complete range of capabilities of the EX-Z75.2MP camera.

i would probably love the camera, if the battery that was shipped with it actually worked.

I've purchased 2 Casio Exilims so far (the first for my teenage daugher 3 months ago and another for my mother 1 month ago). My Mom fell in love with my daughter's when she saw the easy to read menu and options (she's farsighted), the eBay setting, and the quality of the photos. My daughter takes hers with her everywhere almost daily and it has held up beautifully. We're very pleased with the product so far.

I owned this camera a total of one day and took it back. The Exilim has a great user interface and is a great size, but their prone to product failures. It's a good looking, compact camera, but that's about it. Close-up test photos of stationary objects were extremely blurry (not talking macro close either). What happened to image stabilization? All links on the Casio site for manuals and quickstart guides for this model were broken. I opted for a nice Sony Cybershot instead. It was a little more expensive, but I'm very happy with it.

I've only been using the camera for a week but I've been playing around with all the best shot features and they're awesome. There's so many to choose from, and I also like the different color filters you can use on the shots. The video function works very well too. The menus are relatively easy to understand, but there's so many options on them that I'll have to sit down with the user manual to figure out what all the options mean. I'd recommend a 1GB memory card, and with that the camera can hold 300-400 shots depending on what quality image you want. Overall, its a great camera, nice and slim and great quality for a decent price.

In the old days, you really needed to keep Canon, SONY, Minolta, Olympus, Nikon, etc in a separate category of tier-1 Digital Cameras. All the rest of the brands got grouped into a 2-nd tier category. This is NOT TRUE any longer! The Casio (and all of the reviews of it elsewhere) prove that advances in DSP technology, common optical elements across brands, and the incorporation of very high quality (even name brand in many cases) lens glass has allowed a multitude of companies to create GREAT cameras, including Panasonic, Casio, etc.

Frankly, the main difference between ANY digital cameras these days (within a price range) is the quality of the menu/navigation, the inclusion of various features, the quality of the DSP/image processing and any accessories included in the package. It is really NOT about Megapixels which is ironically what most people focus on. Nearly every brand has whatever megapixels you are looking for, so read on...

The Casio Z75 is nice. It has great light sensitivity, a high quality optical zoom element, and abounds with features. The ability to navigate to features and settings seems to be intuitive to me, but that is really a personal view that each user will have to make for themselves. One of the MOST SIGNIFICANT features is what they call "BEST SHOT". In essence, it's the one-touch ability to set multiple camera settings at a time based on real-world conditions (i.e. Indoor Birthday party, NASCAR racing, etc). This BEST SHOT feature may be the most useful feature on ANY digital camera since using a pocket digital is a function of how fast and easy you can get the 'money shot'. Best Shot is significant towards that end. If I need to capture a portrait of someone standing in a shadow, followed by a dog chasing a little kid, the camera settings vary greatly. BEST SHOT allows this FAST migration in settings to allow those shot types to be set quickly.

The Z75 is clean lines, thin, lightweight and long battery life (approx 200 shots). Brushed metal case feel solid and polished. I highly recommend this CASIO without any hesitation.

whole family likes it, very user friendly, high quality, and light weight too. Great metalic color, free shipping service is great.

My teen daughter loves it. light but very clear, easy to use. She had a lot of fun taking multiple pictures at one click and see how somebody's expression changes as the camera takes 3 or 5 pcitures automatically and consecutively.

She had a silver one from Xmas but lost and bought a purple one again. nice.

Since I am studying abroad next semester, I wanted a quality camera that was compact in size so I could carry it anywhere. I also wanted one I could afford on a student budget. This camera is perfect for me. I love all the picture modes it offers in an easy to use menu, and the anti-shake setting. It is a perfect camera for those of us who just want to take pictures for fun and not mess with any complicated machinery or vocabulary.

Muy buena cámara, las imágenes son claras y el anti shake ayuda mucho a tomar las fotos en todas las condiciones. El Zoom es bueno y la interfase con el usuario no podría ser más sencilla de usar, sin embargo trae una especie de segunda forma de visualizar el menú que es aun más sencilla, para usuarios no muy preocupados por conocer cada detalle del funcionamiento de la misma.

We are still a little new with camera but we've had a lot of experience with digital cameras and so far this one seems to be the best deal we've found yet for a digital camera under $300.

My daughter bought this camera for herself and I find myself in a little bit of "camera envy." It's compact, fast, the resolution is great, the preview screen is great and transferring pictures is easy, and the camera is easy to use.

My daughter shot some video of the ocean and the playback quality on the camera is good both in sound and picture. (We have not transfered the video to computer yet.)

I have just recently bought this camera. It is absolutly amazing and very easy to use. I am truly happy with this camera. The pictures come out crisp and clear even up close.

I have not shot any pictures that I intend keeping, but the few tests I've printed (on bad paper with so-so inkjet printer) were sharp and generally excellent. For unknown reasons, the battery died after less than a month's time. Phoned Casio service and was told they would send a new battery and a new charger within three days of receiving the old one. No questions asked.
So far, I'm very pleased with the camera (easy to operate, lots of options I may never use, but it's nice to know I have them) and its support from Casio.

This camera is slim, small, and very easy to use. With all its possible settings that make your picture the best possible outcome it can have. It can take pictures in the bright sunlight, into the darkest of the night. The large screen on the back makes it easy to see the picture you take. I am extreemely pleased with my new camera and wouldn't want to get any other. This camera comes in lots of different colors and be sure to buy a case for it so u dont scratch the screen. =]

I bought this camera because my current one was hobbling on it's last leg. This camera is fast, small and takes great pictures. I highly recommend it.

The camera seems to work fine but the printed information seems a throwback to the days when asian manufacturers did not have a good command of the english language. In reading the printed inserts and in reviewing the information on the cd the language is very disjointed and unclear. It makes it difficult to understand all the capabilities of the camera.

I recently lost my camera in NYC, which was the Exilim EX-60. I loved this make of camera as it's easy to use and you get great photos. So I decided to purchase the latest addition to this series of camera. The Exilim Z-75 is very light weight so it's great for travelling. The best shot features are great, as it means you can choose what feature (e.g. night scene) to get a better overall photo. The camera is also really well priced for what you get. An excellent buy in my opinion!

Amazon shipped fast. The camera worked great for 2 months and then the lens stop working. Sent it for repair to Casio and it was fixed. No charge, cover under warranty. I'm still using it today with no problems and getting great pictures.

Love it, love it, love it! This is a wonderful camera (& cute too!) It came highly recommended by a good friend of mine (who's also a computer engineer) who thought this would be the best fit for my needs! I love to carry my camera everywhere & this camera is perfect for that!

This camera takes incredible pictures. The zoom is amazing. Love the fact that I can plug the battery into the wall and recharge without having to buy new batteries. Battery last a very long time...especially for a digital camera. Even comes with a cord to connect and view pictures on the TV. Very happy with this purchase!!!!

I have now has this camera for about 6 months and have taken at least a thousand pictures. I carry it with me everywhere, so make sure I have the chance to photograph that toilet on the side of the road, or people with a washer strapped to the roof of their car (yes, these things happen!). I have photographed myriad things, from classic vacation shots to the absurd, but reviewing my most recent offerings from a trip to Vancouver, BC really reminded me how great a deal this camera is. At one point, while riding thru Stanley Park on rented bikes, I got the wild hair to use my gorillapod to strap the thing to the front of my bike. I took a couple of videos from this position (complete with sound) and a TON of pictures - all while the bike was in motion. Most of the pictures are crisp and fantastic, in spite of the shaking and bumps and general madness of me taking photos from the back of a mountain bike.

So - get thee this camera (look at the price! it's $40 cheaper than when I bought it!) and get thee a gorillapod --- let your creative juices flow! Have fun with it!

OH - and don't go over a gig on the memory card --- and get a decent card too, one of the "super speeds" --- it will keep the cameras ridiculously fast response time at it's max!

This is the second product i have bought from them and each time i have been thoroughly pleased.

As you know woman can be fussy about what you buy them for birthdays etc. Well this time I came up trumps with this little camera. It is small enough to put into her handbag (of which she has many and they will all accomodate the camera too). She also likes that it is easy to use, has a large viewing screen and that you can operate it with one hand whilst the other is holding the mobile phone next to her ear.

I have given this camera 4 stars as I have not had a chance to use it and see exactly what it is like. One thing I do know now, is that my next purchase will have to live up to this one. Oh well, one step at a time hey!

I have been amazed at this camera since I opened the package. It is by far the best I have owned. I have had it now over a week and still have yet to recharge the battery. I have taken many pictures at the highest settings along with video and I still have a full charge.

What I really like is the size and weight of it. This camera has now become part of my everyday pocket items. I don't leave the house without it and my cell phone. ;)

Pros: long battery life, big view screen, very light weight, ease of use, size, quality of output... too many for me to list..

Cons: None for me. Some may not like the lithium battery but you can get a spare for around $30 and with the life I am having so far, you should never have to worry about running out of charge while out taking pictures.

Buy this camera! You will not be disappointed.

I bought this camera for my daughter. She is in High School and loves it. It is small enough to fit in her purse and takes great pics.

Hello,

Since I always get my gigi camaras stolon or lose them, I decided to go cheapie this time around and I am completely satisfied. First of all, the picture quality is excellent and generally jitter free. I've only taken very basic pictures so far but the plethora of options available should alow any intermediate user some creative control when snapping away. I also like the video mode that has great resolution and a decent microphone. The boot-up and picture cycle rate are acceptable but it seems that the flash can get confused at times.

As far as the chassis is concerned, the camara isnt as metallic as it looks but this is forgiven due to the superb price. (169.99 with shipping). The back viewfinder, while very large, lacks color and can refresh slowly but generally the photos come out great.

Great camara, great price and I won't cry when this one breaks/gets knicked/ or has some liquid substance poured all over it.

**One last thing** What ever happend to panaramic shots...I really miss them as a feature

Review 4/5

Sorry for the lack of technical details but just read the product spects

This pocket camera fits in your pocket. It is about 1/2 inch thick and will fit into any pocket you have. The weight is a little heavy like a roll of quarters.

The camera takes photos very fast, I tested this at a large box retailer with a blue and yellow sign against other cameras they had. I found the button press to photo being stored on the memory card to be on of the fastest.

The screen is OK sized. I wish it was a little bigger, but it gets the job done. The resolution is very fine. Nice quality for any sized camera.

The battery and memory card fit under the same door in the bottom of the camera. Each one has a separate slot. I bought a 2Gb memory card, which gives you about 230 photos at the highest resolution.

The buttons and controls are easy to use. When the camera is not turned on the buttons being pressed does not matter. In order words, I have a camera with a dial for setting the type of picture I want to take. The dial would turn in the case, then when it was turned on I had to reset the dial to "Auto" every time I wanted to take a picture. This design is excellent. No problems.

This is a great little camera with lots of neat features! I particularly like the grid to help keep pics straight and well composed. (This feature is very similar to the one on my Nikon D80.) I really like the large LCD and the small size of this camera!

However, the software that comes with the camera is just not very good--I use Nikon's Picture Project instead and it works fine with the Casio Exilim.

The Camera works well, the pictures are beautiful. The battery life on the camera is extremely long. Excellent company to do business with, hope to deal with the again!

I bought this camera because I wanted one light weight and that could fit in everywhere. It works perfectly and the pictures are great!

This is exactly what I was looking for. It takes clear pics and the anti shake is awesome.

What a great camera - bought for my eldest daughter's birthday, and can't say enough. Takes perfect pictures, with exact color, even under compact fluorescent lights. Battery seems to last forever on a single charge, anti-shake function is flawless, more modes and options to list. Even then, the "easy" mode is really that - easy, intuitive, and takes great shots. So impressed, I bought two more, one for myself, and one for Mom.

This was the best purchase I have ever made when it comes to electronics. I took this baby to Sierra Leone, West Africa and it took some terrific shots. People thought the picture were professional. I carry it in my purse everywhere and am always ready to take pictures anywhere. I also bought the black leather case which has a slot for me to keep a spare battery which I always keep charged. Wonderful, wonderful camera.

Bought it, returned it without using.
Bulkier and lumpier than the EX-Z600 I had before.
Screen is 960x240 for a 4:1 aspect ratio - it's like peering through a letter box. Trying to make a compact camera act like a widescreen TV just doesn't make much sense to me.

I bought the camera last june. It worked fairly well but then one day while holding it in my hand the display screen went blank. Apparently a crack developed in the LCD screen - the camera was not dropped or subjected to any trauma.
Casio refuses to repair under warranty because they claim I caused the damage.
Customer service has been TERRIBLE.
I would not buy another Casio product

I love this camera more than any other camera i've ever boughten, and i have been through my fair share of cameras.

I bought this camera for my 19 year old daughter. She loves the look and the feel of the camera and it takes very good pictures.

Like most other reviewers, I was very impressed with this little camera, the quality of the digital pictures, great features, and small form factor. I've used it on just a few occasions, and it worked flawlessly; could not be more pleased. That is, until Thanksgiving, the camera is completely dead! The battery can no longer take a charge; the red LED on the charger just flashes. It appears the battery is shorted out...and so I contacted Casio...and they answered the phone...on Thanksgiving day!...how cool is that? They are sending me out a new battery at no cost...it's still within the one year warranty. (I think there is a known problem with the NP-20). So while I am disappointed with the failed battery after just a few months, I am duly impressed with Casio customer service, and still give this camera five stars.

OK so maybe I'm premature having just unpacked this camera today. I haven't printed any pictures yet but I did view them (and a video of my dog) on the TV. They look great. I shot at the highest resolution (7) because that is why I got the camera in the first place. My first real complaint with it is the very fuzzy LCD screen. I took out my Sony (H-1) and that LCD view is much clearer, colors more vivid, and crisper. Even my son said it was fuzzy. So I can't really trust what I see. In review however, the camera takes clear clean shots. It also packs a lot of nice features for an inexpensive point and shoot. Will report back after playing around for a few days.

I bought this because I wanted a "slim" camera to replace my old Kodak CX7530 which is pretty bulky. I did a buch of research and a couple of "pro" sites said the pics were blurry, it seemed from all the user reviews that the pro sites were just being picky. Well I guess I am picky too because the pictures are no where as clear and crisp as my old camera which is only a 5 MP camera. The pictures are blurry, plain and simple and maybe for most it's not enough to make a differance for me it is. I will say this though, I don't know how anyone couldn't tell the difference though, cause it's pretty obvious. I bought this on black friday and it's going back after a weekend of use and a bunch of pictures that I am not happy with.

This is just a great camera. I purchased this camera to be my primary backpacking camera. It's pictures have great resolution. It's small and lightweight, easy to use. I also love the anti-shake function.

Very good purchase.The optical zoom works well. It has a long battery life and pics are of a high quality.

THe Camera is a wonderful product. Great pictures, great video recording, large screen, easy to navigate. The system of the camera is straightforward and battery power is great. The screen could have a higher resolution; it is pretty big and Casio could have put more into each pixel. Otherwise, the photos that result are wonderful and it is compact, very nice external style. SD cards used in it are not expensive and keep a lot of high quality photos. In general, a great product.

Wow, I'm not sure what's with all the glowing reviews. I bought this EX-Z75 because my Canon camera is a few years old and I wanted something with higher resolution. So I got this Casio one and wow, the colors are bad. Everything looks so flat and washed out and dead. My old Canon is so much more vibrant. The shirt I was wearing in the pictures on the Casio didn't look like the color it does with the naked eyed, it looked faded in the pictures. I tried messing around with the settings of brightness and saturation and the modes but... it didn't seem to fix the problem. Anyway, a good camera should take good pictures right out the box. Sure, this has a big LCD and the camera is slim but if it can't take decent pictures, I have no use for it. I am not happy with this Casio and it's being returned tomorrow. Buh-bye.

I have owned a Casio Exilim digital camera for a couple of years. (the EX-750 model)
+ very easy/small to carry
+ easy to operate
+ large LCD screen
+ great pictures
+ LONG battery / charge life

The LCD screen is much larger than the average camera has which makes it easy to view and plan your shots. It's also much easier to view them on the camera right away to see if you should delete and re-shoot. I also really like having the option of an optical viewer in case I am taking photos outside in the sun.

Even though this camera is very compact, it feels much more substantial than the slightly larger Canon I bought for my son.

Our camera (EX-750) has a movie option which works out well when taking pics of kids. Sometimes you don't have time to get out the camcorder.

One added bonus that I absolutely LOVE is the battery life. This camera lasts forever on a charge. I now take it for granted until I am with someone that missed a shot because their camera is out of juice. I just don't have to worry whether or not the camera is ready to go.
Do NOT overlook this feature!

It has a different setup than other digitals I have looked at. The camera sits in a very small 'docking' station. From there you can charge the camera, hookup the USB to transfer photos/movies to your computer, or plug in cables so everyone can easily look at the photos on your TV. We use this when we get together for family events. Everyone gets to see the fun from day right away.

I have thrown this camera in a small soft case in my purse, taken it to the beach, (I'm not always respectful with my equipment) and I have never had a problem with it.
I set the default picture setting to the best quality so I can crop afterwards to a smaller size if I want. (You'll need a larger memory card than the one it comes with) With the quality of photos I have been able to blow up photos to 20-24 and they came out great.

The timer function has allowed me to actually be in a few photos instead of always behind the camera.
Another +plus is that it takes good photos in relatively low light.

I would definitely put this camera on the list. The only reason I would get a different camera is for more "optical" zoom.

I always expect there to be good and bad in reviews, but we have a Casio EXZ60 that is in for repairs, for the second time, and now Casio is offering an upgrade to the EX-Z75 for almost the same price as I paid for the first one. No more Casios for me. Oh, did I mention that the EXZ60 wasn't even a year old. My purpose of checking out these reviews was to see if it would be smart to upgrade, NO THANKS.

I got my camera last September, and couldn't wait to take pictures. The quality of the pictures when viewed on the computer and LCD screen are very clear with vivid colors. But for some reason when printed out, the colors are somewhat dull. Or maybe it's just the company I have the pictures developed at. Either way, the features are great. I love all the Best Shot settings. They make picture-taking so easy.

The camera is slim enough to fit into any purse I take with me. I also like the shade of blue.

On a recent camping trip, I accidentally dropped my camera on some rocks. All it got was a dent in the corner and minor scratches on the front. Despite that, the pictures still turn out fine. Really good camera!

I had the 5 mp version for a couple of years & it took awesome pictures. However, the lens got jammed. I sent it to Casio and they wanted to charge a flat $129 to repair!!! That's insane -- so I wanted to warn you to make sure you buy an extended warranty if you plan to buy a Casio brand.

Great camera product. Had the camera for over 3 months and completely pleased with its performance. Took it on trip to Hawaii and loaded up the card with over 200 shots and only one recharge. Fast shooting sequence from moment it is powered up. Other cameras daudle with the focus, so i don't know how they engineered it to be so quick. Also took it on NYC trip and it performed better than others in my travel group with all the neon signage in the background. Color balance is outstanding in non flash settings. I now shoot more non-flash settings than I ever have. And then fill flash does the rest on people settings when needed. I would buy another immediately if I lost this one. The date reset is required at all chargings and is a little inconvenient, but the charge lasts longer than any other point/click model I've owned (6). I recommend it whether or not a novice.

After only less than 1 week using this product, I can offer a few
comments, of the pro's and con's of the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 7.2MP.

First, the battery life and battery design is a big plus. The battery
is small, and inexpensive. Several of these can fit in the palm
of your hand, on an international holiday trip, ready for the proper time
to use. If one battery goes bad, you can buy more online or swap from
the spare. Also, the battery recharger takes 90 minutes to charge each
super-long lasting lithium ion battery, only, which is pretty fast.

Secondly, the small size, means it's a plus to carry around at all times,
during sight seeing, without causing a hassle, and is easily concealed.

Third, in ideal situations (meaning, tripod-mounted, or no zoom used
and ample time to take pictures) the pictures are excellent and satisfying.

Some other pluses, are the extremely impressive value for the price
paid on this camera, and also the powerful flash for night pictures on
the Casio and the many megapixels offered on this model.

On the downside, it seems digital cameras simple cannot match the old
ones based on negatives and rolls of film, in terms of taking spontanous
pictures, in focus almost every time.

Next, the colors are not specifically notable in the Casio, unlike a
Sony digital camera I've used, which truely are spectacular on the latter.

As well, the "best shot" or "pre-determined" settings for various
situations takes getting used to, and doesn't delieve as much as one might
think, or was promised. In fact, any amount of zoom used, even when
walking and taking pictures at the same time,will result in blur. Also,
some pre-set situations are very similar to others, such as for low light.
The Ebay function is not as incredible as one might think ...the SONY
camera I have (a big battery burner) takes close-ups a lot better than
this Casio.

Finally, in my box, there was no plastic camera case, which I had to
buy from Ebay for $10.

Overall, the Casio Exilim EX-Z75 is somewhat ideal for those wanting
to carry 24/7, all over their travels, in case they want to record
a sight or a situation or a person or a meeting for posterity, that
otherwise would be lost.

I recently purchase this camera and had to returned it, the battery would not charge up. I got a replacement and again it would not charge... I called Casio to find out that they had problems with the batteries, and they offer to send me a battery at not cost to me ASAP... I opted to return the camera and I am going with a Sony or Canon.

Purchased for Christmas for daughter. Took 1 picture to check pic quality. For a 7.2mp...looked like a 2.0mp. Doesn't stop there. After 5 minutes of use, I thought I'd charge battery. BATTERY WON'T CHARGE!!! Now have a camera that won't work. Casio is willing to work w/ me to fix problem but not sure if want to keep. These cameras seem to have gremlins and the pictures aren't that great.

There are many digital cameras out there that are easy to use, there are many that are compact and cute, and there are many that take amazing pictures. Finding one camera that does all those things (and well) is a rare thing. The Casio Exilim EX-Z75 delivers well in all those categories.

A great camera, clear & crisp pictures, you can even tell what the picture is when you look through that little window.

Overall, this camera is a great value-for-money point-and-shoot camera. For the money, you get just over 7 megapixels and a large screen of 2.6 inches. I bought this for my fiancee and she loved it. I like it too.

Pros:
1. Sleek, extremely thin body, which is beautiful. I like the brushed metallic finish.
2. Intuitive and easy-to-use. There is no need to read the user guide. The menu is easy to follow.

Cons:
1. One drawback of the large screen is that the resolution has not been correspondingly enhanced. Hence pictures taken look a little grainy or blurred and one needs to actually print the pictures out to be able to calibrate the quality of the photo i.e. is the photo I just took really blurry or is it just the screen?

This camera takes amazin pics. I like very much the functions, which are simple to use and also allows you to take very nice shots. It is easy to carry because of its light weight. I love its big screen which is almost as big as the whole camera. This model has a convenient size, a tiny bit bigger than a credit card. If you're looking for a practical to carry cam and that takes neat color pics, I recommend you this model.

Without a doubt, this newer version of previous Exilims blows the other pocket cameras away!

Top reasons why I love this camera:

-- Easy to use and manuever through the on-screen menus
-- Perfectly clear pictures with more detail
-- Battery life is outstanding!
-- Larger screen than past Exilims to comfortably view the picture taken
-- Fits perfectly into a man's pocket, or a woman's slim purse

Highly recommend this product -- I try to keep this in my purse at all times!

Dropped the first camera I had like this and it would no longer function. Loved the camera so much that I bought the same model again even though there are newer cameras available. This is just a great little camera. The feature I love most is the "softflash" mode which allows you to take photos with flash indoors without having the faces looked washed out as is often the case with a regular flash. Highly recommend this camera for ease of operation and quality of photos.